STDF : Announces about Basic Sciences Research Grants (Call 2)
2023-02-04 14:51:16

     Basic Science Research Grants are aimed at research active individuals and groups in the fields of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. It is expected that the funded programs will be directed towards innovative and cutting-edge fundamental research in these areas. The objective of the call is to advance such research in Egypt, and to identify and support existing endogenous expertise in these fields ; to enhance their competitiveness, impact and integration at an international level.

Research Topics:

• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Physics

Eligibility Criteria

 An applying research team must be led by a distinguished researcher Principal Investigator (PI) who is an Egyptian citizen and is affiliated with an Egyptian research entity (universities, research centers/institutes, etc.). He/she should hold a PhD degree and has to show a substantial research track record (a high h-index for the PI is a favorable indication. In addition, other bibliometric indices may be considered). In addition to the Principal Investigator, the research team, operating within an Egyptian research entities, should comprise at least another PhD-qualified researcher and a number of doctoral and master graduate students. For groups associated with universities including undergraduate students as research team members is encouraged. It is recommended that the non-governmental hosting institutes are encouraged to participate by at least 20% of the total fund of the proposal. This is to show the administration interest in supporting the execution of the project.

Deadline for submission: 13 February 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

If you have any queries, please contact, Program coordinator Dr. Manar Mohamed E-mail address: hanaa.hashem@stdf.eg